An explosion occurred near a school in Dnipro. Here’s what we know so far (PHOTOS).

On Tuesday, February 11, the police received information about an explosion on Sofia Kovalevskaya Street in the Industrial District of the city. The blast occurred near a school. This was reported by "Vydomo," referencing the police of Dnipro.

It was revealed that a man threw an airsoft grenade from the balcony of a building located next to the educational institution.

Police evacuated children from the school. There were no injuries among passersby or students.

The police apprehended the offender. A forensic investigative team and explosives unit were on-site.

The circumstances of the offense are being investigated by the police.

Airsoft grenades are a type of airsoft weapon designed for various gameplay scenarios: clearing rooms, suppressing firing positions, mining escape routes, etc. They are often made from safe pyrotechnics and pose no threat when used in this manner.